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The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for administering programs of veterans benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors. It was formerly called the Veterans Administration[?] or VA (created in 1930).
On October 25, 1988, President Reagan signed legislation creating a new federal Cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs to replace the Veterans Administration effective March 15, 1989.
It is administered by the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
| Operating Functions |
- Compensation and Pension
- Education and Training - GI Bill
- Medical Care - VA Hospitals
- Research
- Home Loan Assistance
- Insurance
- National Cemeteries
| Related Legislation |
- 1944 - Mustering-out Payment Act[?] PL 78-225
- 1944 - Servicemen's Readjustment Act PL 78-346
- 1944 - Veterans' Preference Act[?] PL 78-359
- 1952 - Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act[?] PL 82-550
- 1988 - Department of Veterans' Affairs Act[?] PL 100-527
| External Links |
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page (http://www.va.gov/)